The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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National Concert Week is May 10 to 16, 2023. During this time Live Nation is making tickets to over 3,800 shows nationwide available for $25.

These are “All-In” tickets, meaning the $25 includes fees. (You do need to pay sales tax.) With ticket fees normally adding a substantial addition cost to the price of a ticket, this deal...

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Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings.

With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites.

The campground has a Spring/Summer special for cabins — starting at $150 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10....

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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2023, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. The dates of the deals are not necessarily on the actual dates of Nurses...

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Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Market takes place May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road.

It’s free to attend.

Over 50 potters will exhibit beautiful new work in functional, decorative, and sculptural ceramics.

All the pieces are hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s...

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Day. However, May 8 to 12, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Week, so you can expect to see various days for Teacher Appreciation deals. Also, several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long.

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QC Concerts is presenting Angels in America, in two parts. This play by American playwright Tony Kushner that won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Play, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. The show is for adults and will be performed in two parts with two chances to see it. It follows both real and imaginary...

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A new outdoor concert series, SouthPark After 5, will take place at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC.

It kicks off April 20, 2023, and will take place every Thursday through May 25, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts...

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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized...

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The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more.

This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw.

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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month from May to October, 2023, for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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Every Thursday, from May through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live, a free concert series.

The events take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring...

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Interested in meeting some local Charlotte residents from the past? The Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents are presenting Voices from the Past, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date.

The event will be held in Elmwood/Pinewood Cemeteries where many of the “residents” will...

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Great Wolf Lodge is offering a discount for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week at all of its locations, including at Great Wolf Lodge Concord, at 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC.

Teachers and everyone in the educator community can save up to 40% on reservations booked from May 8 to 14, 2023, using...

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Hornets Venom GT is an esports team of professional video game players. The team is part of NBA 2K League, which is a joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive. The league includes 25 teams, which, as 5-player teams, compete in NBA 2K, a basketball video game. Each player is represented by a custom avatar.

Normally, the games...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

• April 28th:...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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A Walking Vibe Hosts Look Good! Heal Good!, a men’s mental health event, at Weathered Souls Brewing, 255 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC, on June 11, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m.

The event is designed to provide men with a supportive and empowering environment to discuss mental health issues, including trauma, therapy, and other relevant topics....

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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Indian Trail is holding its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 3, from 2 to 9:30 p.m., at Crooked Creek Park, 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

This is Indian Trail’s biggest family event of the year.

This event...

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Make your mom’s day a little sweeter on Mother’s Day with a visit to TCBY. Participating TCBY locations are giving all moms 6 ounces of free frozen yogurt on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023

At self-serve stores, toppings are included in the 6 ounces. At traditional stores, toppings are extra.

There are many TCBY stores in...

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The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The NC Transportation Museum is around a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in...

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“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

• Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and...

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On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Carrigan Farms is planning to open their natural quarry to swimmers for the season.

Swimming at the Carrigan Farms quarry is definitely not the least expensive way to swim in the Charlotte region, but it’s worth a mention in case you can swing a splurge. This is the most...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte.

The theme this time is “Cinco de Derby.”

The People’s Market Elizabeth announced this event on their Facebook page.

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We’ve compiled a list of places to get Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte, but thought this one deserves a special mention.

The Charlotte Knights are hosting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Gates open at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, at 12 p.m., and the special Mother’s Day event takes...

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Prosperity Village is hosting Markets at the Green on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 5334 Docia Crossing Road. (That’s near Prosperity Church Road, in the north part of Charlotte, a few minutes from Northlake Mall.)

More than 50 vendors will be at the event.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and...

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2023.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

The first 275 moms in the door each day will receive a free mini potted plant. ...

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The Plaza Midwood neighborhood is celebrating springtime with Midwood Maynia.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This popular annual festival takes place Saturday, May 20th, 2023. It features live music, food, beer from a local brewery, local artisans, a pet parade, fun kids’...

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